Job's Tears Congee

Internal medicineRheumatic disorders (bì)Strengthen spleen & drain dampPorridge

Ingredients

  • Job's tears (yimi)
  • Japonica rice

Principle

Bencao Gangmu—barley strengthens spleen and drains damp; mild staple for bi patterns in remission.

Effects & uses

Daily damp-reducing support during remission (pattern required).

Method

  1. Pressure-cook barley 20 minutes; add rice and simmer 10–15 minutes.

How to use

  • Eat warm.

Caution

Use cautiously in pregnancy. Food-care only.

Source

Bencao Gangmu; hospital rheumatology diet notes. Pending verification.

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